If the board finds that sound fiscal conditions will be promoted by the exercise of a control function in the municipality and that the function is not, or cannot be, maintained in a practical manner by regular local officers, the board may instruct the director to perform the control function.

L.1947, c. 151, p. 676, s. 85. Amended by L.1981, c. 211, s. 13, eff. July 20, 1981.